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Shawlands Primary School
Shaw Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6JL, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.1 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
323
Capacity
320
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 52% nationally. However, it may face challenges as no students achieved a higher standard in these subjects. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for early education, though parents may want to consider the school's areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 7 January 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.1%
White Other10.2%
Black African3.7%
Asian Indian3.4%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Other0.9%
Asian Other0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Location
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53.54935, -1.49297 · S70 6JL
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN106564
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Shawlands Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Shawlands Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 January 2015.
Is Shawlands Primary School a good school?
Shawlands Primary School scores 39.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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